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Welcome to the Cultural Compliance Blog Series!

Let’s talk about Section 106 and U.C.A. 9-8-404 Did you know that there are cultural resource laws and regulations that public agencies need to follow to ensure significant cultural resources...
Last updated: March 18, 2026

Let That Brick Breathe!

By Amber Anderson, SHPO Tax Credit Coordinator Did you know that historic masonry is meant to breathe? Whether it be brick, stone, or another type of masonry unit, masonry is...
Last updated: March 18, 2026

B-Limey! Historic Kilns in the Foothills

Written by Christopher W. Merritt, Ph.D., State Historic Preservation Officer You can see the knife-like scar in the foothills near the brightly shining white “U” near the University of Utah...
Last updated: March 18, 2026